insideKENT Magazine Issue 29 - August 2014 | Page 38

EVENTS
Farriers Fabulous
40s/50s Weekend
// 2-3 Aug

One Man, Two Guvnors
// 4-9 Aug
The National Theatre’s award-winning
comedy, One Man,Two Guvnors,
embarked on its biggest ever tour this
May, and better still, it's winging its
way to The Orchard Theatre too. With
a cast including Gavin Spokes (One Man, Two Guvnors, London) in the
lead role as Francis; Shaun Williamson (EastEnders, Extras); and Jasmyn
Banks and Emma Barton (EastEnders); this acclaimed smash hit is a glorious
celebration of British comedy at its best.
7.30pm. Weds & Sat, 2.30pm matinee. Price: £15-£30.
The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 220000

Farriers Fabulous 40s/50s
Weekend will provide a
wonderful family day out,
complete with vintage
vehicles, stalls, food tents,
bars, duck races, and
more. Relax to 50's swing
music, dance along with
the Lindy Hop Dancers or
let your youngsters try out a variety of games. Saturday's visitors can watch
a 40's wedding, while the Military Wives Choir will take to the stage on
Sunday 3rd. Drivers of vintage vehicles and visitors dressed in the era's
style will gain free entry. If you require a camping or caravan space, please
advise upon booking.
Sat 2nd, 11am-midnight (6pm – themed supper acquires additional
cost, booking essential); Sun 3rd, 11am-8pm. Price: Weekend £5, One
day £3, Children (under 18) go free.
Farriers Arms, The Forstal, Mersham TN25 6NU
www.farriersarms.com / 01233 720444

Prince and Princess Party // 6 Aug

Open Air
Children's Theatre:
Alice in Wonderland
// 3 Aug

Take your little ones along to Oakwood House's magical Prince and Princess
Party this August, and see them enjoy a fun-fuelled event with a Disney
princess meet and greet, disco with party games, bouncy castle, face
painting and buffet.
Price: £10 per child.
Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Maidstone ME16 8AE
www.oakwoodhousehotel.co.uk / 01622 620720

The Cambridge Touring
Theatre will perform their
family musical adaptation
of Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland on Leeds
Castle's Pavilion Lawn this
August. A delightful summer
evening of song and dance for both adults and children alike, the show is
packed with catchy songs such as "A Flea and a Fly in a Flu" and "Twinkle
Twinkle Little Bat".
Gates open 5pm; performance runs 6-8pm. Price: Adults £12, Children
£10. Ticket price not included in general admission.
Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL
www.leeds-castle.com / 01622 765400

Folkestone Ska Fest
// 8-10 Aug
Taking place in the striking,
fabulous venue of the
Channel Suite in Leas Cliff
Hall, plus on the The Leas,
Folkestone Ska Fest is back
in August for another spectacular two-day event. The Ska Co-op, in
association with Folkestone Festivals, presents the original and official
Folkestone Ska Festival for 2014, with a whole host of top bands and DJs
on board. A popular annual event with Kent folk and many fans further
afield, it connects its community-free harbour roots with small stage and
harbour pubs. Over the weekend, visitors can also enjoy a Boss Shots
Lawn, Scooter Park, Ride Out and Ska Market. Follow Folkestone Ska Fest
on Twitter at @SkaAid14 and use #SkaAid.
More details can be found online at www.folkestoneskafest.co.uk.

Pooches
on the Prom // 3 Aug
Calling all four-legged best
friends! This summer, bring
your owner to Demelza's
Pooches on the Prom event
and raise money for the
charity's annual sponsored
dog walk. Meeting at Minnis
Bay, near Birchington,
canines and their owners
can first take part in the walk
from 12pm, before enrolling
their pet pooch in the dog
show for just £5. As well as
a number of fun rosettes up
for grabs, there will be a
doggie tombola on offer and
a host of stalls to browse.
Registration 11am,
walk 12pm.
Price: Free admission

Broadstairs Folk Week
// 8-15 August
Taking place in various venues
across town and in the Concert
Marquee, festivalgoers can enjoy
a whole host of exciting events,
from concerts and smaller
workshops, to dance
performances. Meanwhile, craft
lovers will appreciate the huge
fair selling a variety of ceramics, clothing, musical instruments, paintings,
jewellery and gifts in Victoria Gardens. Add to this live music from Elvis
Fontenot and The Sugar Bees, Peter Knight's Gigspanner, The Hot Rats,
The Wheel Of The Year, The Keelers, The Willows, and many more, and
you’ve got yourself a folk festival like no other.
Price: Weeklong tickets start from £193, while day tickets are £32.
Various locations, Broadstairs CT10
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk

(sponsored event), £5 entry to dog show.
Minnis Bay, Birchington CT7 9QR
www.demelza.org.uk

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